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All this Nick Marshall talk has me wondering...
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:14 am
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:14 am
Now last year, I've watched maybe 4-7 Auburn games and clearly, Marshall is almost never in a situation where he ACTUALLY had to pass the ball. Don't get me wrong, he has made some great plays with his arm, such as the one in the Iron Bowl, but will it be enough?
Marshall was 142-239 for 1,926 yards with 14 touchdowns to 6 interceptions; and ran for 1,068 yards with 12 touchdowns last season.
I know Auburn may rely on the pass a little more this year since Mason and Robinson are headed to the NFL, but can Marshall win the Heisman with his arm?
Marshall was 142-239 for 1,926 yards with 14 touchdowns to 6 interceptions; and ran for 1,068 yards with 12 touchdowns last season.
I know Auburn may rely on the pass a little more this year since Mason and Robinson are headed to the NFL, but can Marshall win the Heisman with his arm?
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Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:15 am to Camo Tiger 337
No
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:17 am to Camo Tiger 337
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but can Marshall win the Heisman with his arm?
He is not expected to, our offense does not work that way. pretty stupid question
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:17 am to Camo Tiger 337
quote:No.
can Marshall win the Heisman with his arm?
However, it will be interesting to see if he develops as a passer. He is better than most give him credit for, but still has tons of room for improvement.
He was only in the offense for a few weeks before the season started. I am hopeful that a full season, plus a full off season in the offense, plus a better receiving corps will result in noticeable improvement in his passing abilities. However, he could just be a a really good athlete that will never be more than a decent QB.
This post was edited on 3/7/14 at 9:19 am
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:18 am to Camo Tiger 337
Mett threw for only 12-7 in 2012 and made a huge leap in year 2. Now I don't think he's going to be as good of a passer as Mett but it's not a huge stretch to see him throw for 20-25 TDs and keep his interception numbers low. That's all he'll need to do with how well the run the ball.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:18 am to Camo Tiger 337
Marshall win the Heisman? 
That is just about as far fetched as you can get. I suppose it's possible with tGusBus but still.
That is just about as far fetched as you can get. I suppose it's possible with tGusBus but still.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:18 am to NYCAuburn
Your offense doesn't work that way because you had Tre Mason running the rock. But in all seriousness, you can't tell me you expect him to win it running 
. I mean let's just face it, that's not going to happen
. I mean let's just face it, that's not going to happen
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:19 am to Camo Tiger 337
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:20 am to Camo Tiger 337
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can Marshall win the Heisman with his arm?
No.
But he can win the Heisman with his arm plus legs.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:20 am to Camo Tiger 337
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Your offense doesn't work that way because you had Tre Mason running the rock
if you mean a RB running the ball, yes you are correct. if you mean specifically TM, then you would be wrong
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, you can't tell me you expect him to win it running
Ummm......
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:20 am to Camo Tiger 337
I think Marshall already improved in the month between the SEC championship and national championship. He had over 200 yards passing and two touchdowns against FSU.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:22 am to Camo Tiger 337
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Now last year, I've watched maybe 4-7 Auburn games and clearly, Marshall is almost never in a situation where he ACTUALLY had to pass the ball.
AU actually won a few games last year where a TD strike was required by Marshall to win it. He made clutch plays with his arms when needed.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:22 am to FourThreeForty
In just about every Heisman prediction thread I've read in about in the last 2-3 months, he's in there! He's on ESPNU in their "Way Too Early Heisman Hopefuls". I just wanted to make sure I wasn't the only seeing how he'd have to improve to get that.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:23 am to FourThreeForty
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That is just about as far fetched as you can get.
Is it really? Talk about an exaggeration.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:23 am to Camo Tiger 337
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Way Too Early
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:23 am to Camo Tiger 337
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Hopefuls
Key word. Dak Prescott is a hopeful at this point too. To move from hopeful to contender they both have to improve their passing.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:25 am to AUsteriskPride
Which is what I've stated earlier. I never said he COULDN'T throw, what I stated was, would it be ENOUGH for him win the heisman.
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:25 am to Camo Tiger 337
quote:His numbers last year compared pretty favorably to the Heisman runner up, so with a little improvement it isn't hard to envision a scenario where he is in the conversation.
In just about every Heisman prediction thread I've read in about in the last 2-3 months, he's in there!
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:25 am to Camo Tiger 337
Cam Newton led the SEC in rushing during his one year at Auburn. A big part of the reason he won the Heisman. Marshall had over eleven hundred yards rushing last year. He cant win the Heisman strictly with his passing, but he could with his combination of running and passing
Posted on 3/7/14 at 9:26 am to Camo Tiger 337
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Marshall is almost never in a situation where he ACTUALLY had to pass the ball.
Overpowering running attacks do that.
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